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The book offers a unique glimpse into the 1930s efforts of Chinese cultivators to establish and market persimmons around Peking, as documented by U.S.D.A. plant explorer Palemon Howard Dorsett. Through a combination of his photographs and narrative, it highlights the dedication and innovation involved in this agricultural endeavor, providing a rich historical perspective on the cultivation of this fruit.
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Where Persimmon Was King, William Preston
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Where Persimmon Was King
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Preston
- Publisher
- Beckham Publications Group
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 204
- ISBN13
- 9780980238068
- Category
- Photo publications, Nature in general
- Description
- The book offers a unique glimpse into the 1930s efforts of Chinese cultivators to establish and market persimmons around Peking, as documented by U.S.D.A. plant explorer Palemon Howard Dorsett. Through a combination of his photographs and narrative, it highlights the dedication and innovation involved in this agricultural endeavor, providing a rich historical perspective on the cultivation of this fruit.